start of Book
Name a concept from the Magna Carta
Gov. should be constitutional. -- Law of land applies to all. --violation of rights and liberties is abuse of gov.
How did Montesquieu influence the founding fathers?
3 branches of Gov.
preserving individual liberties
Define rule of law.
No one is above the law
what is the difference between, Plessy V Ferguson and Brown V Board of Education?
PvF= separate but equal
BvBOE= separate but equal does not apply in school
NAFTA?
Avacados from Mexico
Free Trade Mexico/USA/Canada
Give me an example of the meaning "checks and balances"
exec. cannot start war without congress- Congress can overide a veto with 2/3 house and senate- Congress can overide Sup. court by pass a new law.
How many colonies started the United States of America?
13
Name them ALL and get double the points
13th, 14th and 15th amendments are called what?
civil right amendments
Name the top 3 political parties
Democrate, Republican, Libertarian
NATO?
North Atlantic Treaty Org.
I got your back treaty
Multiple countries involved
DAILY DOUBLE!!! (points for each correct answer)
List the goals of the preamble.
Form perfect union- Establish justice- domestic tranquility- provide common defense-promote general welfare-Secure blessings of liberty.
List a weakness in the Articles of Confederation.
Weak Gov--
inability to effectively fight a war----
inability to maintain national unity--
tell me 2 obligations of a US citizen
obey law,, pay taxes,, jury duty,,register with selective service (the draft)
What is the difference between a socialist gov. and a Communist Gov?
socialist everyone has their hands in everything. Everything public owned.
Dictators rule and citizens have no rights.
What is the point of the United Nations?
Creating peace in the world.
Name 2 out of many things the British did to make colonists angry.
Quartering act, townshed act, sugar act, intolerable act. teas tax stamp act.
list the 3 major types of law
(extra 200 points if you know all 4)
Constitutional
Federal
State
Case
tell me 2 responsibilities of a US citizen.
support and defend constitution... vote...obey laws..respect the rights of others
What are the qualifications to be President of US
35yrs old
Natural born Cit.
Live in US for 14 years.
Why was Vietnam and Korean wars fought by Americans?
Fear of spreading Communism
Name 2 out of 3 ideas John Locke is known for?
Natural Law, Social contracts, Separation of church and state.
List the five qualifications for becoming a naturalized citizen.
18 yrs old---lawful resident for 5 years---able to read, write, speak English---good moral character---Show understanding of Civics knowledge.
what are the first and last steps for becoming a naturalized citizen?
Greencard
Attend oath ceremony
define Oligarchy and why it is good or bad?
small group of the wealthiest people controlling gov.
What do you call the system in which powers are shared by the Federal and state levels? List 2 powers shared by the federal and state governments?
Federalism
Tax, court system, borrowing money